attempts at keeping the family afloat... (through increasingly turbulent times)

"When you sell your writing, you're not just selling words. You're selling the way you see the world. Your perceptions. Your experiences. Your strengths. And your flaws. When you sell a book, you're not just selling a story, you're selling yourself. Be something worth buying into."

We are the choices we make. Soon we all must chose between who we want to be, and who we know we were born to be.

Ridiculously excited doesn't even begin to describe it.

It's taken 19 years of research and 5 years of writing to finish this novel. To say that it is my life's work would be an understatement. For me, this book is about so much more than just selling copy. It's about telling a story. The people in this book are family. They are my longest-running friendships, my most devoted companions. They've stood by me through the darkest and best times of my life. Over time, I fell in love with people who don't exist, and the least I can do is make them come alive, if even only on the page.

Earlier this week, I received the final versions of both the eBook and wrap covers for Book One: When Darkness Builds. There is something so amazing about seeing your work come to life in graphic. My graphic artist, Alexander von Ness of Nessgraphica, did such a wonderful job of bringing to life the feel of the book, and was amazing to work with. He was willing to make every tiny change I requested in order to get the cover just right. I can't wait to see it in print!